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Karlsson's wife: Partner of teammate harassed coupleOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The wife of Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson has filed an order of protection against the girlfriend of one of Karlsson's teammates, alleging harassment and cyberbullying.In an application for a peace bond filed May 4 in an Ottawa court,...

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews on cover of "NHL 20" video gameTORONTO (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will be on the cover of the EA Sports video game ''NHL 20.''The 21-year-old forward was named as the featured player Wednesday night at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.Says...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdownsBy STEPHEN WHYNOBack-to-back early playoff exits were enough to make the Washington Capitals realize they made a mistake.In the two years since promoting top assistant Todd Reirden instead of giving Stanley Cup-winning coach Barry Trotz a raise, they've been...

AP Sports WriterGolden Knights, Canucks evenly matched headed into Game 3By JOHN MARSHALLVegas won its second-round opener against Vancouver by scoring five goals. The Canucks returned the five-goal favor in Game 2.The tone is set for a high-scoring series, and good luck figuring out who's got the edge heading...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Avalanche agree to terms with RantanenBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with knowledge of the move says the Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms with Mikko Rantanen on a $55.5 million, six-year contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal had...

AP Hockey WriterOne over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanshipBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.In the friendly rivalry between the...

Penguins sign forward Patric Hornqvist to 5-year extensionPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't about to let Patric Hornqvist get away.The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions signed the 31-year-old forward to a five-year extension Tuesday that runs through the 2022-23 season. The deal has an average annual value of...

AP Hockey WriterJets jump on Golden Knights early, open series with 4-1 winBy LARRY LAGEWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Dustin Byfuglien scored about a minute after the puck dropped and the Winnipeg Jets built a three-goal lead early in the first period and went on to beat the Vegas Golden...

Luongo gets 3rd shutout, Panthers beat Canadiens 2-0MONTREAL (AP) Roberto Luongo stopped 28 shots for his third shutout of the season and 76th of his career, leading the Florida Panthers to a 2-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.Aaron Ekblad and Aleksander Barkov scored to help...

AP Hockey WriterStephenson taking Stanley Cup to Humboldt to help town healBy STEPHEN WHYNOChandler Stephenson was mid-celebration on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup when someone yelled his name.Stephenson looked up into the stands and saw Brayden Camrud, a friend from back home who played for the Humboldt...

Associated PressSharp breaks tie in third, Blackhawks beat Rangers 5-2By SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) Jeff Glass is starting to get comfortable in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.Glass, the 32-year old rookie who bounced around the hockey world before finally reaching the NHL last month, made 23 saves to...

Ducks re-sign Rickard Rakell for 6 years, $22.8 millionANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Forward Rickard Rakell has agreed to a six-year, $22.8 million deal to stay with the Anaheim Ducks.Anaheim announced the deal Friday with the restricted free agent.Rakell has 29 goals and 49 assists in 165 games for the...